The Wizards without Arenas are going nowhere fast. Jamison and Butler, while more than competent, cannot hope to keep the team in games without a rebounder like Etan Thomas and a bench that is far from solid. In many ways, when I look at this Wizards team, I believe that it depends so heavily on its "Big 3″ it reminds me about how frail the Celtics can be as well. Granted, the Celtic's big 3 are far more acclaimed and have produced consistent All-Star calibre play for their entire careers, but that same question remains in my mind. We saw the Wizards sink like a rock at the end of last year, and one wonders if the same fate lies for the Celtics should one of their 3 fall.

"This guy is going to shine in Detroit, just like all the rest of the former Wizards/Bullets that have put on a Pistons uni."

"Physically I was there. Other than a little tendinitis, I felt fine physically but I was still thinking about it. In the back of my mind, I was still a little hesitant, especially in the post or when I would take the ball to the basket. Now, I'm just playing my game and it feels great."